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Drowning and Downing
Contributed by
invierno
on
Friday, 16th May 2014 @ 12:50:25 PM in AEST
Topic:
anguished
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How deeply must I travel;
not where, but within.
What depths must I plumb,
ripping back my tin of sin?
No sardines, so arranged,
these dark leanings so deranged.
Would I were a scaled fish,
peeling easily with a wish.
My filth is layered,
venal scum; not fit for sharks,
my vile chum;
value as I do my soul,
no release so easy as
a bullet hole.
People like me, “He's just swell!”
If they only knew the hell
I carry round me as a cape,
ever cloying, no escape.
Perhaps I am as they say,
a decent person in light of day...
respected on so many fronts,
but the one that matters most
a failed punt.
A mind (mine) ever turning tossing,
weighing in on (souls) wins and losses;
a scale only I can hear,
judgement harsh from which I steer.
Who can know the real me?
Only I...just I can see;
my critic judging, oh so harsh,
the wettest bog, most soggy marsh
would repunge if it could
were my body soiled in their 'hood.
My soul I treasure; coddle even,
endeavour far beyond all reason,
twisting sheet to windy whim,
I dig ever deeper,
gleaning little good I see....
tossing sins to deep,
retaining me.
Copyright ©
invierno
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2014-05-16 12:50:25]
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Re: Drowning and Downing
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by ladyfawn on
Friday, 16th May 2014 @ 06:43:56 PM AEST
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great expression of feelings, tho inner reflection
all the time may make you not feel very good...
hugs n' love nessa |
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Re: Drowning and Downing
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by shelby on
Sunday, 18th May 2014 @ 03:15:55 PM AEST
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Incredible and depth filled verse.
Michelle |
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Re: Drowning and Downing
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 23rd May 2014 @ 09:33:46 AM AEST
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Really enjoyed reading this poem on self-analysis/judgement. It made me feel not so unusual; I'm always at it.
After all, when it comes to a verdict, we're the only ones with untainted evidence.
Great read, thanks. |
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